BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2005: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-03-31 | 2005-03-01 | 2005-03-07 |
Production Dates: 2002-12-21 - 2005-02-25
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R05JM
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 416
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN 2002-2006 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 21, 2002, AND FEBRUARY 24, 2005. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO COOLANT HEATERS, MODEL DBW 2010, ASSEMBLED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, P/N 303046/26533A MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2002 AND FEBRUARY 2005. THE STAINLESS STEEL BURNER TUBE IS MADE OUT OF A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BURNER TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
FREE OF CHARGE.THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005.OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO AIR AT 574-970-0744.
